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Kirkwood Ski Report, Mountain Conditions and Resort Statistics

7,800 ft Base Elevation

9,800 ft Peak Elevation

2,000 ft Vertical Drop

Tucked away about 35 miles southwest of South Lake Tahoe, Kirkwood Mountain Resort turns into a picturesque high alpine adventure playground! World class rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and fishing are all just within a stone's throw of the resort. Fields of wildflowers will take your breath away during the summer months, and the turning aspens make a beautiful backdrop during the fall. In the winter months Kirkwood offers big Mountain skiing/riding with a small town attitude. Our unique location atop the Sierra Crest combined with elevations ranging 7,800 to 9,800 feet create a little something we like to call the K-Factor – a geographical predisposition to receive the lightest, the driest, and the most plentiful snow in the Tahoe region. With 2000 feet of vertical drop, and over 2300 acres of terrain from calm groomed beginner runs to hair raising cornices, cliffs and the most high angle grooming around, there’s something for everyone at the 'Wood. Set in one of the most beautiful mountain valleys imaginable, Kirkwood provides the classic ski vacation with true alpine village atmosphere....Read more